
'The Hat That Broke the Internet': Carrie Bradshaw’s Bizarre Fashion Statement in And Just Like That…
2025-05-30
Author: Jacob
When Fashion Takes a Wild Turn
Carrie Bradshaw, the beloved fashion icon from *Sex and the City* and its sequel *And Just Like That…*, is making waves again, but this time for a headpiece that has left viewers utterly bewildered. On May 20, 2024, while the world buzzed about other news, social media erupted over Sarah Jessica Parker’s outlandish hat.
A Bonnet Like No Other
Filming in New York for the third season, Parker donned an oversized brown and white gingham bonnet that looked somewhat like a pillowcase with straps. The bizarre headwear sparked a flurry of comments online, with one Twitter user quipping, "Is that a diaper bag?!" Amidst other comparisons to 1980s childhood dolls, the hat drew sharp criticism, leading one journalist to describe it as "altogether unhinged."
Fans React: Love It or Hate It?
A year later, upon witnessing the hat in action, reactions have remained mixed. "Carrie girl... what the hell is this hat?" one viewer exclaimed on social media, while another declared, "I am traumatized!" However, some fans proudly defended the bold choice, declaring, "I love Carrie's ENORMOUS hat!"
Fashion Freedom or Creative Chaos?
Now, in context, Carrie isn’t wearing this hat for a joke or costume party. Surprisingly, her friend Seema Patel and others around her completely overlook the hat’s outrageousness as they enjoy ice cream. "This girl is so confident," Seema remarks, evidently focusing on Carrie's romantic escapades rather than her fashion faux pas.
More Than Just a Hat
"This is by far the most insane thing she's ever worn," said Lauren Garroni, a fashion commentator. "To wear something this large on NYC streets, it borders performance art!" The show’s costume designers intended to reflect Carrie's eccentric style through her wardrobe choices, which reflect deeper narrative themes this season.
Behind the Design: The Vision
Designed by Maryam Keyhani, the hat costs around €450 (approximately $379) and is supposedly for the 'brave and sensitive.' Keyhani expressed joy in seeing Carrie wear it, stating that it symbolizes a disregard for mainstream fashion ideologies.
A New Era for Carrie Bradshaw
Rogers and her design partner Danny Santiago took inspiration from the shifts in Carrie’s life this season, including her pivot from a sex columnist to a historical romance novelist. This change seems to imbue her wardrobe with a sense of nostalgia, drawing parallels to classic literary heroines.
The Creative Process
Parker herself admitted her immediate attraction to the hat, saying, "Who wouldn't want that on their head? It fits the scene's essence!" The creative collaboration extended beyond just clothing; the design team aimed to push fashion boundaries and reflect Carrie’s evolving identity.
Fashion as Resistance
While critics scoff at the hat, Rogers embraces it as a statement of fashion as resistance, celebrating individuality and expression. "Fashion doesn’t always need to align with conventional tastes," she points out, reflecting a broader theme of artistic freedom.
The Verdict: Risky Business
The excessive exposure of filming in public often leads to premature critiques of these extravagant looks. Yet, both Garroni and Fairless note that avant-garde fashion tends to polarize viewers—either you love it or hate it. "You don’t get hits without taking risks," Garroni summarized, adding that while the bizarre bonnet may not set future trends, it certainly keeps the essence of *And Just Like That…* alive.
A New Trend or a One-Off Wonder?
As for whether we’ll see giant milkmaid bonnets trending next season, Garroni jokes, "No offense to Carrie, but I doubt women will rush to wear massive gingham hats!" If Carrie establishes a new fashion movement, she mused, "I might just have to eat my words—or my hat!"